On a jointer, which part controls how much wood is removed per pass?

On a jointer, which part controls how much wood is removed per pass?

• A. Fence
• B. Infeed table
• C. Cutter head
• D. Outfeed table

Answer: (B)

The amount removed per pass on a jointer is determined by the depth of cut, which is set by the height of the infeed table relative to the outfeed table. Lowering the infeed table increases how much wood the cutter head engages, taking a thicker slice; raising it decreases the cut. The fence guides the board’s edge; the cutter head provides the blades; the outfeed table mainly supports the board as it exits and does not control depth.

The amount removed per pass on a jointer is determined by the depth of cut, which is set by the height of the infeed table relative to the outfeed table. Lowering the infeed table increases how much wood the cutter head engages, taking a thicker slice; raising it decreases the cut. The fence guides the board’s edge; the cutter head provides the blades; the outfeed table mainly supports the board as it exits and does not control depth.